PHOTO GALLERY: Hundreds turn out for annual Family Reading Night
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Franklin County Sheriff Department Deputy Christopher Neace reads "Officer Buckle and Gloria" to a large crowd of Family Reading Night attendees. In addition to Neace, Family Reading Night attendees had the chance to hear from books read by the Washington Fire Department, various Washington High School sports teams, the WHS band, and other community volunteers.
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Maria Hellebusch, 2022 Washington Town & Country Fair Queen, was one of several volunteer readers at this year's Family Reading Night, which was held March 3. Hellebusch read two books, "Not All Princesses Wear Pink" and "Paper Bag Princess."
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Families fill the Washington Middle School gymnasium on Friday, March 3, to hear from Colter Jackson, who was the featured author at this year's Family Reading Night. Jackson, a Missouri native, is the author of "The Rhino Suit."
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Audrey Whited, of Wentzville, reads "Rumble in the Jungle" to her daughter, Phoenix Whited, 3, during the Family Reading Night held March 3 at Washington Middle School. An estimated 800 people attended the annual event which was held for the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Karter Kloppe, 6, sneaks a peek at the pages of "The Magic School Bus: Lost In the Solar System" as Ms. Frizzle reads the book. The Magic School Bus was one of the most popular attractions at this year's Family Reading Night. Portraying Ms. Frizzle was Meagan Hays.
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Kathryn McCleave, 2, temporarily borrows the crown from Washington Town & Country Fair Queen Maria Hellebusch, who kneels beside her. Also pictured is Kathryn's sister, Lillian. The McCleaves are the daughters of Lisa and Eric McCleave, of Washington.
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Rev. Troy Merseal of the First United Methodist Church of Washington was one of several volunteer readers to participate in this year's Family Reading Night. Other volunteer readers were Casey Campbell, representing the VFW; Neil Redhage, former Washington Public Library Director; Karen Stafford, retired music teacher; and Chris Marquart, representing the Washington Optimist Club.
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After reading to two school buses filled with children, Ms. Frizzle was asked to give an encore reading to children who were unable to fit onto the school bus earlier in the evening. Never one to disappoint, Ms. Frizzle knelt in a corner of Washington Middle School's cafeteria to read to eager listeners at the Family Reading Night on March 3. Portraying Ms. Frizzle was Meagan Hays.
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Nora Coulter, 5, of Washington, eyes where to put a black dot on her ladybug craft at Family Reading Night, which was held March 3 at Washington Middle School. There were several craft tables in the school's cafeteria where reading night attendees could complete crafts that were inspired by children's books.
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Family Reading Night would not be complete without a skit from the Washington Police Department. This year's skit was "Snail Crossing," which tells the story of a determined snail's adventures as he tries to reach a pair of cabbages across a busy highway.
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This year's skit at Family Reading Night was "Snail Crossing," which tells the story of a determined snail's adventures as he tries to reach a pair of cabbages across a busy highway. Here the snail is attacked by a pair of angry ants.
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Franklin County Sheriff Department Deputy Christopher Neace reads "Officer Buckle and Gloria" to a large crowd of Family Reading Night attendees. In addition to Neace, Family Reading Night attendees had the chance to hear from books read by the Washington Fire Department, various Washington High School sports teams, the WHS band, and other community volunteers.
- Missourian Photo/Ethan Colbert.
Maria Hellebusch, 2022 Washington Town & Country Fair Queen, was one of several volunteer readers at this year's Family Reading Night, which was held March 3. Hellebusch read two books, "Not All Princesses Wear Pink" and "Paper Bag Princess."
- Missourian Photo/Ethan Colbert.
Abigail Prenger, 12, of Washington, asks Colter Jackson to sign a copy of Jackson's book, "The Rhino Suit," at the Family Reading Night on March 3. Jackson was the featured author at this year's event.
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Andrew Clary, of Washington, reads to attendees at this year's Family Reading Night on March 3. Clary was one of several volunteer readers to read a variety of children's books.
- Missourian Photo/Ethan Colbert.
Families fill the Washington Middle School gymnasium on Friday, March 3, to hear from Colter Jackson, who was the featured author at this year's Family Reading Night. Jackson, a Missouri native, is the author of "The Rhino Suit."
- Missourian Photo/Ethan Colbert.
Audrey Whited, of Wentzville, reads "Rumble in the Jungle" to her daughter, Phoenix Whited, 3, during the Family Reading Night held March 3 at Washington Middle School. An estimated 800 people attended the annual event which was held for the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Missourian Photo/Ethan Colbert.
Karter Kloppe, 6, sneaks a peek at the pages of "The Magic School Bus: Lost In the Solar System" as Ms. Frizzle reads the book. The Magic School Bus was one of the most popular attractions at this year's Family Reading Night. Portraying Ms. Frizzle was Meagan Hays.
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Colter Jackson, a published author and illustrator, speaks to attendees at this year's Family Reading Night. On the stage with her are depictions of the characters from her book.
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Kathryn McCleave, 2, temporarily borrows the crown from Washington Town & Country Fair Queen Maria Hellebusch, who kneels beside her. Also pictured is Kathryn's sister, Lillian. The McCleaves are the daughters of Lisa and Eric McCleave, of Washington.
- Missourian Photo/Ethan Colbert.
Rev. Troy Merseal of the First United Methodist Church of Washington was one of several volunteer readers to participate in this year's Family Reading Night. Other volunteer readers were Casey Campbell, representing the VFW; Neil Redhage, former Washington Public Library Director; Karen Stafford, retired music teacher; and Chris Marquart, representing the Washington Optimist Club.
- Missourian Photo/Ethan Colbert.
After reading to two school buses filled with children, Ms. Frizzle was asked to give an encore reading to children who were unable to fit onto the school bus earlier in the evening. Never one to disappoint, Ms. Frizzle knelt in a corner of Washington Middle School's cafeteria to read to eager listeners at the Family Reading Night on March 3. Portraying Ms. Frizzle was Meagan Hays.
- Missourian Photo/Ethan Colbert.
Elliot Gough, 5, of Washington, tests out her rhino-puppet at Family Reading Night on March 3. Gough was one of several children who completed crafts related to various children's books at Family Reading Night.
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Dan and Noah Rinne, of Marthasville, work together on a craft at Family Reading Night held on March 3 at Washington Middle School.
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Nora Coulter, 5, of Washington, eyes where to put a black dot on her ladybug craft at Family Reading Night, which was held March 3 at Washington Middle School. There were several craft tables in the school's cafeteria where reading night attendees could complete crafts that were inspired by children's books.
- Missourian Photo/Ethan Colbert.
Dawn Kitchell, one of the organizers of this year's Family Reading Night, welcomes attendees to Washington Middle School. An estimated 800 people attended Family Reading Night, which was held March 3.
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Family Reading Night would not be complete without a skit from the Washington Police Department. This year's skit was "Snail Crossing," which tells the story of a determined snail's adventures as he tries to reach a pair of cabbages across a busy highway.
- Missourian Photo/Ethan Colbert.
This year's skit at Family Reading Night was "Snail Crossing," which tells the story of a determined snail's adventures as he tries to reach a pair of cabbages across a busy highway. Here the snail is attacked by a pair of angry ants.
- Missourian Photo/Ethan Colbert.
To the delight of all those at Family Reading Night, the "Snail Crossing" skit ended with a pair of formerly angry ants helping a friendly snail by carrying a pair of cabbages across a busy roadway to the snail.
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Among those Family Reading Night attendees to win a basket raffle were Paisley, 6, and Whitley Berges, 4. This year marked the first time that the two sisters attended the Family Reading Night.
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